FP&A Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis (AI & Automation Focus)
About The Position
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. This role supports the evolution of the finance function into a data-driven, insight-led, and increasingly automated organization. The position integrates financial planning and analysis with advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled forecasting to improve decision-making, speed, and accuracy at Ciena. The role contributes to modernization of forecasting processes and delivery of scalable financial insights.
Requirements
- Bachelor OR Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, OR related field
- 2+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, OR financial data analytics experience
- Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and financial modeling
- Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Experience working with financial systems or data platforms (ERP, Anaplan, Snowflake)
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate outputs into business insights
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CMA in progress or completed
- Experience with planning tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar)
- Experience with data platforms, SQL, or Snowflake
- Experience with Python, R, or other data analysis and automation tools
- Exposure to machine learning, predictive modeling, or time-series forecasting
- Experience building automated data pipelines or ETL workflows
Responsibilities
- Deliver forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes using data-driven and automated approaches
- Analyze financial performance, variance, and drivers to generate actionable insights for business decision-making
- Develop driver-based financial models and predictive forecasting models
- Build dashboards and business intelligence reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
- Automate financial reporting, data workflows, and recurring processes to improve speed and accuracy
- Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to improve forecast accuracy and trend analysis
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot) to generate financial insights, reporting narratives, and summaries
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation time
- Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
